OpenFieldVesuvius Observatory & INGV Postdoctoral Fellowship in Volcanology and Geohazard Geophysics
Two-year postdoctoral fellowship with the historic Vesuvius Observatory analyzing bradyseismic ground uplift in Campi Flegrei, hydrothermal degassing fluxes, and magma chamber seismic tomography.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Doctorate in Geophysics, Volcanology, or Seismology completed within past 4 years
- English language proficiency
- Professional English fluency
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated first-author publications on volcanic unrest, InSAR ground deformation, or seismic tomography
- Recommendation letters
- Three academic referee letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- €38,000/year net research contract + Campi Flegrei caldera seismic telemetry network deployment
- Application fee
- €0
- Tuition / joining costs
- Staff postdoctoral position
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- November 30, 2026 (Early 2027 appointment)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Naples Federico II documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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